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UK government announce £3m funding for SAF infrastructure development

The Jet Zero Council have put aviation at the centre of rebuilding a greener sector post-pandemic

Travel industry responds to updated ‘green list’

The expansion of restriction-free travel destinations has been welcomed, however the sector is urging the government for more clarity and financial support

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Travel sector holds day of action in response to government restrictions

The industry is urging ministers to provide financial support and announce plans for a ‘green list’ expansion

Travel industry holding day of action in response to restrictions

The aim of the movement is to put pressure on the government to expand the green list and remove restrictions

UK aviation hit hardest in Europe, says BALPA

Flights in and out of the UK have collapsed by three-quarters, with over 860,000 jobs put at risk

Heathrow urges UK ministers to provide support to sector

Passenger numbers have sat at 90% below pre-pandemic levels since last March

Airport Operators Association warns of £2.6bn summer losses

In an interview with Airports International, Karen Dee, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association, voiced her concerns at the government’s “overly cautious” approach to reopening international travel during a challenging period for UK aviation

Aviation sector slams government's ‘green list’ review

The industry has openly criticised the decision to remove Portugal from the green list, with no new countries added to the restriction-free category

Airports warn prime minister about the impact of an “overly cautious” restart to air travel

With the limited number of countries on the green list being called into question, the industry is losing hope for a swift recovery

Heathrow calls for the expansion of government’s ‘green’ list

Restriction-free travel has been limited to a small number of countries, with no indication of which destinations may be added for the summer